Amazon Takes a Bite Out of the Grocery Market

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Amazon Takes a Bite Out of the Grocery Market Amazon’s planned purchase of Whole Foods Market is one of the most startling retail news stories of this decade, for several reasons: It is Amazon’s largest acquisition by far. The company… Continue Reading

Loyalty Programs Are About More than Just Loyalty (Hint: It Is the Data!)

Taipei, Taiwan - March 7, 2012: starbucks coffee shop in Taipei station front metro mall. It's the most popular coffee shop in Taiwan.

Retail loyalty programs have a long history in the US. According to rewards program solutions company Smile.io, these programs started in the 18th century, when retailers would give customers copper tokens that could be redeemed for future purchases. Starting in… Continue Reading

Walmart Rapidly Evolves Its E-Commerce Offering

In recent months, Walmart has made a flurry of innovations and acquisitions as it seeks to strengthen its multichannel offering and ultimately compete more strongly against Amazon. Walmart acquired Internet pure-play retailer Jet.com in September 2016, online outdoor retailer Moosejaw… Continue Reading

A Visit to the New Amazon Bookstore in New York City

The Fung Global Retail & Technology team recently visited the newly opened Amazon Books location at The Shops at Columbus Circle in New York City. This is Amazon’s seventh bookstore, and follows store openings in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Oregon and… Continue Reading